MUR126 Individual Performance 2

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Recommended prerequisites

MUR122-1 Individual Performance 1

Course contents

The course contains main instrument teaching, ensemble, seminars and projects. Emphasis is focused on developing skills as a songwriter, on instrument and in collaboration with other students. Creative work is central both independently and in groups, including further developing of a personal artistic expression both as a performer and songwriter.

Part of the course is designing a performance project aimed at a given target group. A lyrics seminar is provided in connection with the project. A specific focus in songwriting is rewriting and translation of lyrics.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

• have acquired creative methods and skills within their main area

• be able to apply different methods for creative writing of lyrics and music

• be able to use main instrument-related music technology

• have acquired methods for work with rewriting lyrics

• be able to work independently and creatively with interpretation of other people's material

• be able to use methods for co-writing

Examination requirements

• Approved attendance in compulsory classes

• Approved submission of 3 co-writing assignments in ensemble

• Approved participation in 1 interpretation

• Approved participation in 1-3 projects and / or seminars

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

Each student is given individual tuition within their main area. The main instrument supervision may be organized flexibly to make room for different projects. Ensemble tuition will be conducted in co-creation projects focusing on co-writing, recording, arranging and production.

During the course, the student participates in interpretation, as well as 1-2 compulsory projects, concerts or seminars. An overview of this is presented at the beginning of the semester.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

No

Assessment methods and criteria

A concert of approx. 20 minutes with self-written material. Students are assessed individually. Repertoire and participation are decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Grade: Pass / Fail

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
MUR203 – Main Instrument 2	15
MUR125 – Individual Performance 2	15